Your little learners will love exploring the needs of living things with this hands-on Science unit!

Want to know what to do with an abundance of cucumbers? If you've asked yourself, "what can I do with cucumbers other than pickles?" we've got you covered.

wants needs centers This mini-unit includes a few wants/needs activities as well as a few center ideas to go along with them. The centers do not all correlate with Wants & Needs, but cover skills for Kindergarten. Included: Wants/Needs Sorting Sheet (Cut and Paste) Cut and Paste WS - Natural Resources : What do you get from cotton plant/tree? WS - Natural Resources: Draw something you get from trees, ocean, crop fields, cotton plants. Want or Need? Emergent Reader - Fill in the blank with want or need. 2 sentence scramble ws with I want/I need sentences. Writing Center - Say it/Make It/Write it (Come, You, My, Said) Cards to make the words with magnet letters + WS Write the Room - Includes 12 sight word cards (From Read 3D list A) + recording sheet Math Center - Cards to match #, # Word, Set + WS Pocket Chart Center - Sorting Wants/Needs Pictures + Recording Sheet ABC Center - Beginning Sounds Clip Game + WS Aligns with Common Core Goals K.G.2.2, K.E.1.1 K.CC.4,K.CC.5 K.RF.1dK.RF.3a, K.RF.3c, K.L.1a, K.L.2a, K.L,2b

How to propagate Monstera deliciosa. If you have a Swiss Cheese Plant and want to multiply it, this guide is for you.

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Storing, cooking, using millet...here's everything you need to know about this delicate grain!

In this article I cover everything you need to know about cultivating and growing african violets in water. I outline if its possible for you…

All about Philodendron Brasil care! From step-by-step propagation tips with photos, to discussions on light, fertilizing, watering, soil and more!

These 10 homemade plant fertilizers will have your garden in the best shape ever. These DIY fertilizers are perfect for all kinds of veggies!

Conservation is the protection of all things found in nature. This includes all animals, plants and birds, and also their habitats and ecosystems. People who care about animal conservation want to protect animals and their habitat so that they will be around for future generations. Protecting animals and plants is important for humans because they help us meet our basic needs for food, shelter, fuel and clothing. Also, if we lose one animal or plant species from our planet, this effects the balance of nature, and as humans we depend on healthy ecosystems to survive. We can also learn a lot from animals. Many medicines have been derived from the chemicals produced by animals and used to treat human diseases. But once an animal is extinct, it becomes impossible to study and learn from them. Over 900 species of animals and plants are now endangered. Some of the biggest threats to animals and their habitat can be remembered by the acronym H.I.P.P.O. H: Habitat Loss I: Invasive Species (pests) P: Pollution (in the air, water and ground) P: Population growth (animals are displaced as cities grow) O: Over-hunting How Can We Help With the Conservation of Animals? There are some easy ways you can help with the conservation of animals and their habitats. Educate your family, friends or school about endangered species where you live. Helping to protect the environment helps all animals, both where you live and around the world. We have lots of ideas about recycling here at Activity Village. Find out more about wildlife conservation organisations such as the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). You could maybe do a fund-raiser or adopt an animal in the wild. Help to raise awareness of animal conservation by celebrating yearly events such as World Animal Day and World Oceans Day. Our Animal Activities We have a huge collection of fun activities and in our animals and birds sections here at Activity Village: Animals Birds Our Wildlife Conservation Resources

Want to start gardening and seed starting but don't know what you need? In this seed starting 101 post, I share how I start my seeds!

This is a fabulous set for teaching forms of energy for kids including light, heat (thermal), and sound! It is very interactive and super fun for the students! Hands on experiments, a flip book, worksheets, anchor charts, a test, and more are included. This set has ALL you will need to teach differ...

One of the most frequent questions I get from readers is about nitrogen-fixing plants. More specifically, what exactly are nitrogen-fixing plants, and how do they “fix” nitrogen? I wanted to …

Propagating wandering jew is fast and easy. Learn how to root Tradescantia cuttings in water or soil with detailed step by step instructions.

Geraniums are fairly hardy in the summer, but they still need a little extra care to keep the blooms looking fresh and vibrant. Earlier in the spring, I posted…

So you want to have a beautiful yard filled with plants that will add character, but you have no sun because your entire yard is covered with trees? Do you have a back covered patio that’s in need of some refreshing and updating? Well, we at Garden Valley Farmers Market, have got you covered with o

Learn how to make date paste! Date paste is a natural sweetener for all your sugar needs! It's easy to make and a completely plant based sweetener that can be used in so many recipes! Once you taste date paste you will want to have it on hand all the time! #datepaste #dates #daterecipe #plantbased #naturalsweetener

How to repot Ponytail Palm step by step and with photos. Learn the 3 CRITICAL steps wher you repot your Ponytail Palm. The 3 critical repotting steps are...

Syngoniums grow fast and at some point will need a bit of pruning. Arrowhead Plant propagation by stem cuttings is easy! Arrowhead Plants grow fast, get dense…

'Yes I really do need all these plants!' A beautiful organic t-shirt embroidered with my super cute plant doodles. This t-shirt is beautiful quality and looks fab tucked into your favourite jeans or with dungarees! Sizing is unisex - relaxed fit for ladies. Please take a look at the images to see the sizes. This t-shirt will be made to order just for you from my home workshop. The perfect unique t-shirt you will want to wear again & again. Thank you for supporting my small business :-)

This is the best DIY bean and pea trellis system. Strong, easy to put up, and durable. You won't want to do it any other way.

Cabbage Pasta - so few ingredients and so much flavor! Simple and light dish, fast to prepare, seasoned with plenty of ground black pepper.

How to Sprout Pomelo-Plants: Hello dear fellow-gardeners! Today I want to tell you about a project I started in Winter. Pomelos are some of my favourite fruit, but they grow in Asia and are not so easy to get over here in Austria. So I decided to try and grow my own plants from…

Y'all. There's aren't many things on this earth that are cuter than sloths. Amirite? Buttonwood Park Zoo And, you have to check out this adorable plant holder that I need in my life right now.

About the Product Garden Party Illustration Collection! I'm so excited to share these joyful and bright garden-themed illustrations. This collection was inspired by my love of nature and some of the plants and animals you can find in your garden, backyard, or park. Each one was painted by me to get those wonderful handmade imperfections. Vector I vectorized each painted illustration to keep its handmade feel while also giving you more control. You can edit colors and export in whatever size or format you need. What do you get? Cover image showes all illustraitons. Files Included Everything is located in one file. Adobe Illustrator or EPS options. garden_party_illustrations.ai garden_party_illustrations.eps Want the fonts I used in the slides? See links: Good Notes https://crmrkt.com/6oeod0 Handmade Sans https://crmrkt.com/jlkm18

These are two popular plants that get talked about all the time! However, both species have tons of common names. Which Mother is which? What's the difference? Where can I get them?? Read on to

This pattern gives all the instructions and details for making your very own large everlasting cherry blossom bonsai in crochet. It makes a beautiful and unique piece for your home or as a gift to the plant-lover in your life. No watering or trimming required! I have significantly updated and changed my original cherry blossom bonsai pattern to make it larger and more detailed. This includes a new pattern for the flowers, a round pot base and an extra textured trunk. Measurements for the finished piece: 30cm W x 20cm D x 34cm H The branches and flowers can be adjusted, so the size is variable. The pattern is beginner to intermediate level with primarily basic stitches used, such as magic ring, single crochet, front loop and back loop only stitches and front post double crochet. I have used standard US abbreviations throughout. This pattern will not teach you how to crochet from the very beginning, but I believe anyone who has completed at least a couple of projects would be able to create this piece. If you have any issues with the pattern or want to report errors, please contact me via Etsy or email. Materials you will need to complete the pattern: DK 8 ply yarn – dark grey DK 8 ply yarn – dark green DK 8 ply yarn – dark brown DK 8 ply yarn – dark green DK 8 ply yarn – light green Fingering weight 4 ply yarn – dark brown Fingering weight single ply yarn – dark pink Fingering weight single ply yarn – medium pink Fingering weight single ply yarn – light pink 2.5mm Crochet hook 1.5mm Crochet hook 2mm aluminium wire (trunk) 1.5mm aluminium wire (branches) Wire cutters Tapestry needle Pins Thick cardboard or thin plastic (17cm x 13cm) Stitch markers Scissors Polyfill stuffing Fine comb / pet brush This pattern is for personal use. You may not alter, sell or distribute this pattern in whole or part, or use photos from the pattern.

If you want to grow cucumbers in your own garden here is everything you’ll need to know, from seed to harvest to grow your own cucumbers at home.

After building our house, my husband and I very soon realized that our backyard doesn't have as much privacy as we'd like. We have a plan to plant some privacy…

This packet is filled with activities and printable to accompany your Plant Life Cycle Unit! Here's what's included: -Posters (plant seed, germination, sprout, seedling stage 1,2,3, plant, mature plant, photosynthesis, pollination, chlorophyll, what a plant needs to grow) -Plant Web -Plant Life Cycle (draw the stages) -Plant Life Cycle (cut and paste the stages) -I Know That...I Want to Learn...sheet -Plants: Need, Have, Give sheet -Plants...Senses (feel like, smell like, look like, drawing) -What do plants give us? sheet -Parts of a Plant: Labeled -Parts of a Plant: Cut and Paste Labels -Draw a Plant sheet -Plants, Plants, Plants Crossword (answer sheet included) -Look and See! (paste actual parts of a plant to the paper) -What do Plants Need to Grow? sheet -Plants, Plants, Plants (words to describe plants, plant fact, how do you use plants in your life?) -Plant Definition Sorts (includes: seed, germination, roots, soil, stem, leaves, flower, petal, seedling, sprout, mature plant, sun, water, air, time, chlorophyll, photosynthesis, and pollination) -My Plant Journal -My Observations Writing Sheet -My Predictions Writing Sheet -My Day As a Plant Writing Prompt -What does a plant need to grow? Writing Sheet -Plant Facts Writing Sheet -Plant ABC Order (includes recording sheet) Thank you!